I learned there was no shame in imperfection because history had shown being different had the power to change perspectives and eventually the world.

Shannon L. Alder

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The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

Our entire life consists ultimately in accepting ourselves as we are.

Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.

I got made fun of constantly in high school. That's what built my character. That's what makes you who you are. When you get made fun of, when people point out your weakness, that's just another opportunity for you to rise above.

Yes, I am round. Yes, I am slow. Yes, I run as though my legs are tied together at the knees. But I am running. And that is all that matters.

The more you are positive and say, 'I want to have a good life,' the more you build that reality for yourself by creating the life that you want.

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